Both players will be included in the squad for tomorrow’s game against Plymouth Argyle at the Memorial Stadium (kick off 1.00pm).

Hitchcock, 20, made his league debut for Argyle while on loan with them last season. He began his career at Blackburn Rovers.

24-year-old O'Toole started his career at Watford and went on to make 57 league appearances whilst at Vicarage Road. He signed for Colchester after a successful loan spell, and has made 67 league appearances for The U's.